Multiple professors raised her name as one of the foundational researchers in African American English and its treatment in schools. Smitherman was also a central expert in a federal court case in ...

African-Americans have fought for the United States throughout its history, defending and serving a country that in turn denied them their basic rights as citizens. Despite policies of racial ...

Internet slang has evolved over the years shaping communication while bridging — and sometimes dividing — generations.

As a student, you will learn about the African and African American experience from different perspectives including English, history, political science, sociology, and public health. We are committed ...